Wendy T. Oliver, President & Co-Founder

Wendy Oliver is an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at the prestigious Church Circle Location in Annapolis, Maryland. Wendy is a truly dedicated real estate professional with an incredible work ethic and deep passion for the different styles of architecture Anne Arundel County displays. She has lived in the area most of her life, selling hundreds of homes over the past 17 years, successfully negotiating and settling over $350 million in real estate sales to date.

A lifetime member of The Masters Club, Wendy holds the Graduate Real Estate Institute designation as well as a Maryland Associate Broker License. She started working in real estate in her early teens as a part-time admin after school, and went on to become the vice president of sales for the new homes division of a successful builder for 15 years.

Wendy increased her sales volume by 30 percent even when the market crashed, which is quite a testament to her sales savvy. She is a strong closer with a full understanding of the complexity of real estate purchases, appraisals, financing, sales and investments. Her negotiating skills are sought by clients throughout the region.

With great compassion for others, Wendy loves helping people. She has had the pleasure of working with many clients who have high security clearances, numerous law enforcement officers, and many others. Her clients appreciate the continuous concierge service and confidentiality she provides, and the results she helps them achieve.

Wendy specializes in all facets of real estate in Anne Arundel County, from existing and new home sales to land acquisitions and investment properties. She is active in her community, where she enjoys volunteering and giving back. She also likes traveling with her family, going the beach, and spending time with her friends and her daughter. Her love and compassion for animals complements her respect and recognition of the needs of law enforcement agencies. Wendy’s dedication to her community and her clients gives her the constant drive to take action to promote safety and awareness.

Kenneth Sonner, Executive Vice President & Co-Founder

Ken Sonner is a Senior Vice President of Old Line Bank, one of Maryland’s largest community banks, where he manages and leads the mortgage division for the bank. Ken has over 25 years of mortgage banking industry experience. His previous roles include regional and national leadership positions. Ken started his mortgage banking career with Perpetual Mortgage Company. He currently is on the Board of the Maryland MBA and the ABA Mortgage Markets Committee. Ken graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. A native of Montgomery County, Maryland, Ken lives in Rockville with his wife and two sons.

Charles D. Hartman, Vice-President, Treasurer & Co-Founder

Chad is a Senior Mortgage Banker at Old Line Bank in Annapolis. He began his career in the mortgage industry in 1998 and has been the top producing residential loan officer at Old Line Bank since he came on board in 2012. Chad grew up in Annapolis and attended Annapolis High School. Upon graduation, he went to James Madison University, where he majored in finance and played four years of D1 college baseball. He currently resides in Severna Park with his wife, Stephanie; two children, Charlie and Ella; and rescue dog, LuLu. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and basketball, running, and coaching youth sports. Chad is very passionate about his involvement with the Chesapeake K-9 Fund and is excited to see its impact in the community.

Sandy Popp, Secretary

Sandy is a lifetime resident of Northern Anne Arundel County, where she lives with her husband, Kevin; daughter, Lily; and Belgian malinois mix, Tucker. She is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law. She has been admitted to practice law in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. Sandy has worked for and with the Maryland General Assembly for the past ten years and currently works for the chairman of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. She has served on a number of boards, including the Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, the University of Baltimore Board of Governors, and the Anne Arundel County Court Appointed Special Advocates. Sandy has always had a passion for dogs and admires the capabilities that K-9 officers have to protect our communities, as well as the bond that develops between the K-9 and its handler. She is a direct beneficiary of service from K-9 officers through her work in the Maryland General Assembly and is excited about reciprocating support for them. Sandy spends her free time volunteering at the Anne Arundel County SPCA, working out at CrossFit Glen Burnie, and enjoying time with her family.

Kurt Beall, Member

Kurt Beall, owner of Heroes Pub, is a lifelong resident of Annapolis, Maryland. He has selflessly committed to raising funds, awareness and support for local, national and international fire and police departments. He also serves as president of the Anne Arundel Fire Safety Foundation. Kurt earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Salisbury University in 1993. One of his fondest memories involved raising money for the Metro Firefighters Burn Fund and seeing the money go toward buying the latest model of equipment to aid victims at Bayview Burn Center. Meeting the children and taking them to the Baltimore Aquarium for a private tour was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Kurt is also a dedicated husband and father of three children.

David Lima, Member

David is a business development manager at Constellation Energy in Baltimore and is also the co-owner of Old Line CrossFit in Millersville, Maryland. He began his career in the energy industry in 2003 and his ownership of Old Line in August 2013. David grew up in Crofton and attended Arundel High School. Upon graduation, he went to York College of Pennsylvania where he majored in business management, played soccer, and ran track. He currently is building a beautiful AmeriStar home in Severna Park with his wife, Monica, and newborn baby girl. In his spare time, he also is on the board for Black Tie Baltimore, and enjoys golfing and time out on the water. David is very excited to be involved with the Chesapeake K-9 Fund and can’t wait to see its impact on the community.

Stephanie Moore, Member

Stephanie has over 20 years of administrative support experience and event planning. She was the executive assistant for the Vice President of Government & External Affairs and the chief financial officer of Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, D.C. from 1999-2009. During her tenure in this position, she assisted in the planning of visits from city, state and federal officials, including the First Lady of the United States, Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She also coordinated the annual Spirit of Holiday Sharing program, in which hospital departments would adopt a local family for the holidays.

After leaving CNMC in 2009, she worked as administrative coordinator in the patient care services department at University of Maryland Medical Center, and the departments of quality improvement & risk management and inpatient psychiatry at the University of Maryland Midtown Campus.

After years of commuting into the District of Columbia and Baltimore, Stephanie left the corporate healthcare industry and is currently the mid-atlantic recovery supervisor for a nationally known vessel recovery company with an office in Annapolis, Maryland.

Hailing from Ellicott City, Maryland, Stephanie landed in Annapolis in 2003 and considers this her home. She is the events coordinator for the Maritime Republic of Eastport. She is also the daughter of a retired Maryland State Trooper who served from 1965 – 1985 and was the MSP spokesman from 1980 – 1985 before his retirement. During the football season, Stephanie can be found at M&T Bank Stadium as a club level concierge assisting fans on game day and cheering on the Baltimore Ravens. When not working or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Oscar.

Holly O’Hare, Member

Holly, a resident of Annapolis, is a Senior Instructional Designer for a number of corporate and government agencies. Holly grew up in Erie, PA and holds a BA from West Virginia University and MA in Educational Technology from San Diego State University. She has a diverse background in training, project/program management, curriculum and web development. Holly is an active sailor and races Snipes with her husband Gavin. Holly has been involved in all levels of Jr. Sailing for over 30 years. She was the founder and volunteer chair for the Eastport YC Learn-to-Boat program and continues to volunteer for a number of sailing organizations. Besides sailing she enjoys skiing, golfing, running, and spending time with her two young daughters. Holly thrilled to be part of the Chesapeake K-9 Fund and looks forward to working with the community to further foster its efforts.

Michael O’Neil

Firefighter 2000 – Present

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue

Rescue Specialist 2001 – Present

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue

Technical Rescue Team

Trench Rescue

Confined Space Rescue

High Angle Rope Rescue

Structural Collapse Rescue

Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) 2001 – Present

Rescue Specialist

Hazardous Materials Specialist – Assistant Team Manager

Technical Rescue Specialist

Water Rescue Specialist

K9 Search Specialist

K9 Handler – Pryor

Pryor is a 2.8 year old Labrador Retriever who is trained as a " Live Find " rescue dog. He searches disaster areas for victims who are still alive. He can search multiple terrains including concrete rubble and wide area search. He’s comfortable riding in cars, trucks, boats and military aircraft, both fixed wing and rotor craft.

Richie Petitbon, Ex-Officio Member

Vicky Starr, Member

Vicky has been a nurse for over 30 years. She has worked with rare disease patients since the early 90s. She has always donated time and money to causes related to animals, rare diseases, police, emergency responders and the military. Vicky’s band, Signal 13, donates time and money to police, K-9, emergency responder and military causes. In an effort to raise awareness about the needs of police animals and their officers, Vicky joined the Chesapeake K-9 Board. This combines her love of animals and the police into one great cause.